Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel
Secondary Storage - 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BM191T
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